Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 117 / 247
¿Cómo se agarran las ruedas del coche a la carretera cuando llueve?
How do a car's tyres grip the road when it rains?
- ASe agarran mejor a la calzada.They grip the carriageway better.
- BSe agarran igual que cuando no llueve.They grip the same as when it is not raining.
- CSe agarran peor a la calzada.They grip the carriageway worse.
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Correct answer
- CSe agarran peor a la calzada.They grip the carriageway worse.
Explanation
In the rain, water forms a film between the tyre and the road surface and grip decreases; when it starts to rain, water mixed with dust and oil makes the surface even more slippery. That is why the braking distance increases and you should reduce your speed.
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